A typology of assertive leaders: building the land map
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https://doi.org/10.7213/rebrae.11.001.AO07Keywords:
, Leadership. Assertiveness. Behavior. Cluster. Types of Leadership.Abstract
The main objective of the present work is the elaboration of a typology of assertive leaders among young Brazilian students. For this, a quantitative research was carried out with the application of 200 questionnaires and the results were analyzed through the clusters analysis technique. Four groups were identified and labeled according to their main characteristics: Breeze, Stone, Fire and Water. The cluster "Breeze" presents meekness and patience as its main characteristics. However, the "Stone" cluster is characterized by determination. The "Fire" cluster represents self-confidence and independence, but without forgetting humility. Finally, the "Water" cluster represents the group that values friendship and the maintenance of interpersonal relationships through non-attrition. Based on the data collected, it can be concluded that respondents presented an average level of assertive leadership. Thus, it is necessary to use pertinent levels of assertiveness in each situation in order to obtain better interpersonal relationships in the workplace, as well as leaders with better behaviors.
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